Boutiques

It's springtime, and that means Home Tour is just around the corner. The La Cañada 7/8 Spring Home Tour is celebrating its 20th Year, and they have chosen four fabulous homes to be showcased on Friday, May 5. A grand Georgian Colonial, a charming Cape Cod, an Old World Irish Cottage and an authentic Spanish Colonial Revival will open their doors for the annual tour. Home Tour Co-chairs Terri Rothe and Cam Eberhardt invite the entire community to come and enjoy the tour and the wonderful garden luncheon catered again this year by Green Street Restaurant.

The doors of four exquisitely decorated La Cañada Flintridge homes will be open to the public tomorrow (May 5) as the annual Spring Home Tour enters its second decade. The event, which raises funds in support of the La Cañada High 7/8 program, draws crowds every year to see exciting décor and shop the boutiques at each of the homes. As has become a tradition, a luncheon will held at one of the homes, featuring food catered by Green Street Restaurant. Grant Rowe of La Cañada, co-owner of Green Street, has designed a menu featuring a tostada bar. Locals who are partial to the restaurant's Dianne Salad will not be disappointed, as it will be made available as well.

Imagine what it would be like to play philanthropist for a day ? on the level of, say, Andrew Carnegie or Bill Gates. Well, at this year's Christmas Market at La Cañada Presbyterian Church, the public will get a chance to play the role of gracious benefactor for a day, and make a profound impact on the lives of struggling people ? down the street, across the country, or around the world. This "market," which will be held Dec. 3 and Dec. 10 at the church, and also online at its website (www.

Like many, I read an ancient text, bit-by-bit, week-by-week. I always start with good intentions and am invariably side tracked. This time, I put down the text and decided to go shopping. I had been invited to a private "holiday boutique" in Chinatown. On Chung King Road. The easiest way to get to Chung King Road is to drive to Pasadena. Take the Metro Gold Line to the Chinatown Station. Descend the stairs and walk due west about six blocks. I was late, so I drove the whole way and parked behind a gas station.

The Glendale chapter of the National Charity League is planning its annual Holiday Boutique for Sunday, Nov. 6, from noon to 4 p.m. at the La Cañada Thursday Club, 4440 Woodleigh Lane. Vendors return 20% of proceeds to support the League's philanthropic outreach. Event co-chairs Maria Howard-Lopez and Nancy Mercolino have assembled 30 new and returning vendors selling clothing, accessories, fine jewelry, home accessories, art and gourmet food. There will also be several gift items offered that are appropriate for teenagers.

The beautiful La Cañada home of Jan Hotchkin was the site of the National Charity League Inc., Glendale Chapter's President's Open House and Holiday this past Sunday, Nov. 5. All proceeds will benefit NCL philanthropies. Joy Young and Jan Hotchkin co- chaired this festive event. Featured merchandise included fine linens, distinctive clothing, hand painted Christmas ornaments, custom handbags and accessories, handmade jewelry and calendars, kitchen utensils, aromatic candles and unique holiday decorations.

Doug Drummond has been selling homes with the same real estate office in La Cañada Flintridge for 30 years. But in the currentslump Drummond is moving to a smaller firm, seeking flexibility as the market fluctuates and unusual deals - foreclosures and short sales - take center stage. ___________________________ FOR THE RECORD: This article incorrectly reported that Realtor Doug Drummond had worked at Podley Properties for 30 years. In fact, Drummond was affiliated with Podley for three years out of his 30-year career.

Art, literature and music will combine Saturday night at Vida Verde, Foothill Boulevard’s eco-friendly boutique, and at neighboring Foothill Bookstore, as local artisans join forces to raise money for the One in Eight breast cancer awareness project. One in Eight is a photography book currently being compiled by local breast cancer survivor Devon Williams, of La Crescenta, together with the Pasadena Arts Council. The book is a tribute to the beauty of the women who have been scarred by breast cancer.

Step inside four distinctive La Cañada Flintridge residences and enjoy a gourmet luncheon on the grounds of an exquisite estate on Friday, May 8 during the 23rd Annual 7/8 Spring Home Tour. Hours for the tour are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and 4 to 8 p.m. This event, which is the primary fundraiser for the La Cañada High School 7/8 PTA, draws crowds each year to view superbly decorated homes, and shop at boutiques just in time for Mother?s Day gift-giving.

Doug Drummond has been selling homes with the same real estate office in La Cañada Flintridge for 30 years. But in the currentslump Drummond is moving to a smaller firm, seeking flexibility as the market fluctuates and unusual deals - foreclosures and short sales - take center stage. ___________________________ FOR THE RECORD: This article incorrectly reported that Realtor Doug Drummond had worked at Podley Properties for 30 years. In fact, Drummond was affiliated with Podley for three years out of his 30-year career.

The Glendale chapter of the National Charity League is planning its annual Holiday Boutique for Sunday, Nov. 6, from noon to 4 p.m. at the La Cañada Thursday Club, 4440 Woodleigh Lane. Vendors return 20% of proceeds to support the League's philanthropic outreach. Event co-chairs Maria Howard-Lopez and Nancy Mercolino have assembled 30 new and returning vendors selling clothing, accessories, fine jewelry, home accessories, art and gourmet food. There will also be several gift items offered that are appropriate for teenagers.

Art, literature and music will combine Saturday night at Vida Verde, Foothill Boulevard’s eco-friendly boutique, and at neighboring Foothill Bookstore, as local artisans join forces to raise money for the One in Eight breast cancer awareness project. One in Eight is a photography book currently being compiled by local breast cancer survivor Devon Williams, of La Crescenta, together with the Pasadena Arts Council. The book is a tribute to the beauty of the women who have been scarred by breast cancer.

Imagine what it would be like to play philanthropist for a day ? on the level of, say, Andrew Carnegie or Bill Gates. Well, at this year's Christmas Market at La Cañada Presbyterian Church, the public will get a chance to play the role of gracious benefactor for a day, and make a profound impact on the lives of struggling people ? down the street, across the country, or around the world. This "market," which will be held Dec. 3 and Dec. 10 at the church, and also online at its website (www.

The beautiful La Cañada home of Jan Hotchkin was the site of the National Charity League Inc., Glendale Chapter's President's Open House and Holiday this past Sunday, Nov. 5. All proceeds will benefit NCL philanthropies. Joy Young and Jan Hotchkin co- chaired this festive event. Featured merchandise included fine linens, distinctive clothing, hand painted Christmas ornaments, custom handbags and accessories, handmade jewelry and calendars, kitchen utensils, aromatic candles and unique holiday decorations.

The doors of four exquisitely decorated La Cañada Flintridge homes will be open to the public tomorrow (May 5) as the annual Spring Home Tour enters its second decade. The event, which raises funds in support of the La Cañada High 7/8 program, draws crowds every year to see exciting décor and shop the boutiques at each of the homes. As has become a tradition, a luncheon will held at one of the homes, featuring food catered by Green Street Restaurant. Grant Rowe of La Cañada, co-owner of Green Street, has designed a menu featuring a tostada bar. Locals who are partial to the restaurant's Dianne Salad will not be disappointed, as it will be made available as well.

It's springtime, and that means Home Tour is just around the corner. The La Cañada 7/8 Spring Home Tour is celebrating its 20th Year, and they have chosen four fabulous homes to be showcased on Friday, May 5. A grand Georgian Colonial, a charming Cape Cod, an Old World Irish Cottage and an authentic Spanish Colonial Revival will open their doors for the annual tour. Home Tour Co-chairs Terri Rothe and Cam Eberhardt invite the entire community to come and enjoy the tour and the wonderful garden luncheon catered again this year by Green Street Restaurant.

Like many, I read an ancient text, bit-by-bit, week-by-week. I always start with good intentions and am invariably side tracked. This time, I put down the text and decided to go shopping. I had been invited to a private "holiday boutique" in Chinatown. On Chung King Road. The easiest way to get to Chung King Road is to drive to Pasadena. Take the Metro Gold Line to the Chinatown Station. Descend the stairs and walk due west about six blocks. I was late, so I drove the whole way and parked behind a gas station.